2006 Winnebago Outlook problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2006 Winnebago Outlook.
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Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Winnebago recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Winnebago
Fuel System, Gasoline #05V475000 · 2005 · 3,613 units
Problem: On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the fasteners holding the fuel tank mounting straps may not have been properly tightened, allowing the possibility for the fuel tank to loosen and fall.
Risk: If the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners to the fuel tank straps. the recall began on october 15, 2005. owners may contact winnebago at 614-585-6939.
Structure #05V573000 · 2005 · 193 units
Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units.
Risk: The defective control units could develop an electrical short allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite, possibly resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the kwikee step and replace the step control unit, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 23, 2005. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
Equipment #06V456000 · 2006 · 1,491 units
Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with front overhead televisions, incorrect fasteners were used to secure the television located in the front overhead area of the motor home.
Risk: The television may become loose and possibly fall from its position which has the potential to impact the driver or passengers, resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to assure the correct fasteners (bolts) were used in the tv retention strap. the recall began on december 15, 2006. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
Exterior Lighting #08V227000 · 2008 · 35 units
Problem: Winnebago is recalling 35 my 2006-2008 aspect, access, chalet, outlook, and minnie winnie motor homes, and my 2007-2008 itasca cambria motor homes. a poor ground may develop on the daytime running light module that would allow the module to overheat.
Risk: This could have the potential to ignite, possibly resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Fix: Dealers will replace the daytime running light module ground wire. the recall began on may 30, 2008. owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2006 Winnebago Outlook have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls filed by Winnebago for the 2006 Outlook. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2006 Winnebago Outlook problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is equipment.